Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Mark and Gaz
The Jungle Hut was completed last weekend much to our delight! And just in time too before the first serious frost and cold spell set in this week.
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| The Jungle Hut - completed and naked! |
The roof is now nicely clad with cedar shingles. The electrical supply has been restored and new plug points and lighting are now in place and working fine. The tongue and groove cladding for the ceiling have been finished. The inside of the hut itself have been plastered and walls looking smooth. Bamboo balustrades are all in....
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| They've done a great job with the cedar shingle roofing! |
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| Tongue and Groove for the ceiling |
So basically whatever the builders need to have have all been done and we are so pleased with the end product!
However, as the title implies, it may be complete but it is still naked, and will have to remain so until early next year.
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| It will receive lots of staining and painting early next year |
Before anything saucy comes to mind, what I mean with it being naked is that at the moment it is at a raw state - no decorations, no paint, no preservatives or stains, will need thorough cleaning, will need some sanding, even the pendant light needs adjusting. All of these tasks are weather dependent and will have to wait till next year the soonest we have a (relative) warm spell or a decent spate of good weather.
But for now it needs to serve an important purpose of utility storage and winter protection of several potted plants, exactly how the old jungle was used before it was irreversibly damaged.
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| The pendant light will need adjusting |
Something to look forward to in the spring, getting this naked jungle hut clothed, made p, and very presentable! We haven't decided yet on the final colour scheme but we have some ideas already on the new furniture and decorations that will go in it, and the atmosphere we'd want to create in it. And of course how it will enhance the garden too. Things are bound to change and evolve of course, we have all winter to decide but the process should be fun!
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| For now it's main purpose is to store and protect plants |
It may be naked but it sure is getting our creative juices flowing!!
Mark :-)
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It's looking sooooo good! Like a perfect miniature house--and much better built than many. I can't wait to see what it will look like next year when you're done putting your personal touches on it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Gerhard! So looking forward to getting it set up and decorated next year :)
DeleteIt looks great!! I can't wait to see it dressed though as you guys have great taste :)
ReplyDeleteAhhww thanks Nat :) You guys have to come over once everything has settled in the garden and we have nice weather again!
DeleteIt's very well done! I like the doors - they look as though they'll add a lot of extra light to the interior. And the porch looks like a great place to sit when the weather's nice. Congratulations on getting it done before the cold weather really sets in!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kris! So glad they finished it just in time for the cold weather. The double glass doors will certainly help in letting more light in the inner bit, and should greatly help overwintering the plants inside too.
DeleteLooks so beautiful, I am already happy if i have one like that to house myself in! You know how things here are Mark!
ReplyDeleteThanks Andrea! Yes I know, have to say though that some of the 'jungle huts' there served as inspiration too :)
DeleteWell, it looks like you are ready for the Hukilau !
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Hopefully if we get another good summer weather next year that will be the case. Aloha!
DeleteLove the larger covered area out front. You must have had to add to the bamboo balustrades? The look is seemless, great job!
ReplyDeleteWe're pleased with the finish Loree, we think they've done a fab job! Fortunately we had lots of spare bamboo poles which they used to add to the existing balustrades. Those new ones need painting as well though. Can't wait to get it decorated next year!
DeleteLooks great, and I'm sure there will be many happy times...now we just need the sun again!
ReplyDeleteThanks Clive! More sunny weather next year would be great, and a glorious summer is always welcome!
DeleteIt looks beautiful! And I get the cedar smells great too! Can't wait till spring to see it decorated!
ReplyDeleteThanks Candice! The scent of cedar still does waft in the air but I'm sure eventually we'll get used to it, important bit is the roof looks fab!
DeleteThat is one beautiful garden building you have yourselves there! And what a lovely thing to ponder over the dark days of winter, how to paint and furnish to enhance both garden and your lives. Love it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Janet! We love the finished product even if its not decorated yet. Yes something to look forward to :)
DeleteThey did a nice job of it. Will look great when it is stained like you want and the added porch is really going to be enjoyed by you guys.
ReplyDeleteCher Sunray Gardens
Thanks Cher! Getting it painted and decorated is something we look forward to doing next year. And a decent summer would be a great bonus :)
DeleteWhat a fun winter lies ahead, plotting and planning, with plenty of time to change your minds several times. Even naked, it looks good already.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ricki :) it might end up just having a thin veil over its body next spring!
DeleteLooks the perfect des res for overwintering plants and for you both to sit out out with a glass of mulled wine on that veranda discussing the final touches. Have fun planning.
ReplyDeleteMaybe someday I'll have enough space to do something like this!
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